Patrick Novotny - Georgia Southern University

Professor: Patrick Novotny

Department: TBD

College: Georgia Southern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's super nice and passionate, but I didn't like how the class was structured. His tests are on random things he says during class, so you have to record what he says and remember EVERYTHING. He typically has 50 question with either multiple choice or True and False questions. Each test is cumulative. Only four grades which are 4 tests...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you miss out on class, your grade may be in jeopardy. When you are writing down notes for this class, please write most everything that he says (even the "insignificant" ones). Each exam builds off of one another so when you're studying for an exam breeze thru previous notes. Be sure to visit him during office hours; it helps!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Test are 75% random facts that he mentions in class. I only studied the notes that I thought would be relevant to an American Government course, but that didn't help me much. He does a good job of keeping the class interested but his test are pretty hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I really enjoyed this course. If you show up and use the method youll at least make a B. You are definitely going to have to put in extra work to obtain an A because his tests are made up of random material from lectures. With that being said, I enjoyed his class as a whole. He tries his best to keep most lectures entertaining.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Um. He's pretty strange. I didn't like him. His tests are made up about 50% of random facts he says in class. There is a "system" to his tests that you can follow to most likely get at least a B. I never went to class and got an A because of this. 4 tests and a final are the only grades. He says he curves but I don't think he does.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is great if you actually show up and listen. I record every lecture but don't actually have to go back and listen to them. I have gotten A's on the first two exams and a B on the third- keep in mind there are 4 exams and a final which are your only grades. It is cumulative so try to pay attention as much as you can. He is v entertaining!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I recommend that if you think about taking pols 1101 DONT take professor Novotny. Im typical A/B student but this class Im struggling in. I failed every test and you only take 4 exams and a final. He says he curves your grade. He doesnt. His lectures involve irrelevant information that has nothing to do with the tests.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Novotny is doing a lot with what he's been given. Keeping a class of 100 people interested can't be an easy task, yet he does a decent job at it. He recommends to buy a book at the beginning of the year, but take my advice and don't. You really don't need it. His tests are lecture oriented and there's a "system" people go by. It works sometimes

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Novotny went out of his way to make students feel bad when i took his course. i only ended up with an A because of study groups and quizlets. His tests are made up of side comments and irrelevant facts mentioned in class. You need to write down everything he says.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He will up your grade at the end. All of his tests are super easy. Hint: always choose true for true or false questions. Always choose the last answer for multiple choice questions. With this, youll at the very least make a B

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He doesn't take attendance at all, but if you don't show up and actually listen and take notes, you won't pass. He only has a few slides up per lecture and doesn't post them, so you really have to listen. He's kind of annoying but his tests line up with the lectures. The only grades are three tests for 50 pts and a final for 70 pts.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Just show up and listen. His tests are really easy. 50 true or false questions. People don't pass because they don't pay attention.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This professor may put on a sarcastic and caring persona in class but outside he is totally different. He is rude, arrogant, and is not understanding to students who are struggling and are just asking for advice. My only advise is to not taking his class and please do not take this advice with a grain of salt.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Funny guy early class if you take good notes

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took Pols 1101 and you can easily finess this class. Textbook is not needed. He advises you to share. All test are cumulative and based off what he says rather than textbook. So either go to class or get notes from someone who writes down everything he says.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

So many things I did not like about Mr. Novotny. If you can't write down what he says word for word, you are going to struggle on his test. The only grades are the five test he gives and they are cumulative, filled with random stuff he says in class, and mostly true/false. Study Groups Help!!! Also hates receiving emails.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He includes current events discussed in the lectures in the test material. At the beginning of the semester, he said that you do NOT need to purchase the book and that ONLY the lecture would be in the exams, but that is NOT TRUE. BEWARE OF VISITING HOURS: He's rude outside of class, won't answer questions, and doesn't accept emails of any sort.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

take this class if you can write down everything he says. everything. study groups help a lot. he tells you to buy a book, but you do not need it. If you take really thorough notes and study everything he says, you should be fine. after the first test or two you learn what kind of questions he asks. only 4 exams, all multiple choice and true/false.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great Lectures! Very funny and very enthusiastic.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS1101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lectured for the entire class period. Graded by 3 exams and a final. I took his lecture on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 and he was so energetic and happy to be teaching the class. His energy towards the class shows how much he loves the subject. Overall, the class was 7/10 but he is a 10/10. Recommend if you know how to study.